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Valley Forge Christian College

Valley Forge Christian College

Valley Forge Christian College was founded by J. Roswell Flower as a summer Bible school in 1931. In 1939, it was renamed the Eastern Bible Institute, and given its current name in 1976. The main campus of VFCC is located in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania. The college also operates a branch campus in Woodbridge, Virginia.

Valley Forge Christian College offers bachelor's degree programs in the fields of Christian education, business administration, biblical studies, music performance, urban ministry, social work, and world missions, among others. The college also awards master's degrees in Christian leadership, music technology, theology, and worship studies.

The sports teams of Valley Forge Christian College are known as the Patriots. The athletics department of the college sponsors men's and women's teams in basketball, soccer, volleyball, and baseball. VFCC is a member of the National Christian College Athletic Association Division II. Students also participate in intramural sports like softball, kickball, flag football, dodgeball, and basketball.

Overview of Valley Forge Christian College

Valley Forge Christian College is in a large suburb, in Phoenixville, PA. The school has a Assemblies of God Church religious affiliation. Valley Forge Christian College is classified as a private, not-for-profit college. Students at the school earn degrees up to the Master's degree.

Areas of Study

The most common major fields study at Valley Forge Christian College include music, therapy and counseling, and religion and philosophy.

Valley Forge Christian College Selectivity

All qualified applicants are admitted as the school offers open admission.

Student Body

Valley Forge Christian College, in 2007-2008, had 929 students (880 full-time equivalent).

Student Life

The school is not thought of as a commuter school, and many students live on campus or nearby. Dorm living is common. The school makes available student meal plans.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"Our Mission To prepare individuals for a life of service and leadership in the church and in the world. VFCC is part of an international network of Assemblies of God colleges and universities. As an educational resource center, the College prepares Pentecostal leaders according to Luke 2:52 û intellectually, physically, spiritually, and socially. Since 1939, these individuals have gone on to begin a career, continue professional development, and/or pursue further education at the graduate level. Our Values/Commitments: 1. Community (Harmony) 2. Creativity 3. Global and Cultural Awareness 4. Leadership 5. Learning 6. Missions 7. Quality (Excellence) 8. Service 9. Spirituality 10. Technology Our Goals/Vision (2003-2008) 1. Increase Enrollment 2. Develop Facilities 3. Expand Curriculum 4. Expand Fiscal Resources 5. Increase Multi-Cultural Diversity 6. Develop Assessment Plan"

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Valley Forge Christian College

Valley Forge Christian College
1401 Charlestown Road
Phoenixville, PA 19460
General Phone: (610) 935-0450
http://www.vfcc.edu

Valley Forge Christian College Programs and Degrees (2008-2009)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Religion and Philosophy76pastoral counseling, youth ministry, bible studies, religious education, theology and religious vocations, theology, religious music, missionary studies
Education and Teaching21elementary school teaching, early childhood education, music teaching
Therapy and Counseling17psychology
Business and Management11business
Music4music performance

Number of programs and degrees for Valley Forge Christian College in 2008-2009:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Bachelor's degree11513
Associate's degree132
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years11

Student Body

In 2007-2008, Valley Forge Christian College had a total enrollment of 929 students (880 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%
Graduate0%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White72%
Black8%
Hispanic7%
Asian2%
American Indian0%
Unknown10%
(Foreign Students)0%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 182%
18-1929%
20-2136%
22-2416%
25-296%
30-341%
35-391%
40-493%
50-642%
65+0%

Valley Forge Christian College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time78 %
Part-Time50 %

Valley Forge Christian College Room and Board (2007)

Valley Forge Christian College offers campus housing for 951 of its 880 (full-time) students.

(Please refer to our profile of Phoenixville, Pennsylvania for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Pennsylvania Colleges).

The school offers students a meal plan with 20 meals per week.

Valley Forge Christian College Expenses and Financial Aid (2008-2009)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 13,940
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 13,940
Room and board$ 6,990
Room charge$ 3,420
Board (meal plan) charge$ 3,570
Books and supplies$ 828
Other expenses$ 3,270

Financial Aid:
Valley Forge Christian College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 330600)

Valley Forge Christian College Faculty

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year11$61,4530*
Associate professoracademic year3$60,7492*
Assistant professoracademic year5$50,9928$46,037
All faculty totalacademic year19$58,58910$47,457

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Valley Forge Christian College Degree Programs (2007)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business/Commerce, General

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Elementary Education and Teaching
Music Teacher Education

MUSIC
Music Performance, General

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Bible/Biblical Studies
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
Pastoral Studies/Counseling
Religious Education
Religious/Sacred Music
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other
Theology/Theological Studies
Youth Ministry

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Psychology, General

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Valley Forge Christian College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Valley Forge Christian College Apart:

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Dorm rooms per full-time student
(vs. all colleges)
Top 2%Valley Forge Christian College Dorm rooms per full-time student
% of degrees in education and teaching
(for open-admission colleges)
Top 9%Valley Forge Christian College % of degrees in education and teaching
Number of degree programs
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 17%Valley Forge Christian College Number of degree programs
% of degrees in music
(vs. all colleges)
Top 17%Valley Forge Christian College % of degrees in music
Male % of student body
(for open-admission colleges)
Top 17%Valley Forge Christian College Male % of student body
Salaries of full-time faculty
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 20%Valley Forge Christian College Salaries of full-time faculty
% of degrees in therapy and counseling
(vs. all colleges)
Top 20%Valley Forge Christian College % of degrees in therapy and counseling
% of degrees in religion and philosophy
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 20%Valley Forge Christian College % of degrees in religion and philosophy
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Assemblies of God Church affiliation
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Option to study abroad
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan

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